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FM03 FRZ

2003 Ford Transit

White Diesel 2402cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Oct 2024
Tests27 (18 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

158,791 mi
Last recorded158,791 miles
Recorded on1 Oct 2024
Typical for 2003 Ford Transit108,242 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFM03 FRZ
MakeFord
ModelTransit
Year2003
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,402cc

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MOT History

18 pass 9 fail
Fail 1 Oct 2024 158,791 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner arch areas (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner arch areas (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced holed - chalked area (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords chalked (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

All suspension components corroded

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened nearside & offside (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded (2.1.5 (g) (i))

Front nearside & offside wheel arches corroded

Nearside Front Outer sill to arch holed & corroded - non structural

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Unable to fully inspect. Unable to rotate wheels due to brake bind

Pass 9 Oct 2023 158,613 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2022 158,491 miles

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive chassis (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 5 Oct 2021 158,179 miles

all welding repairs under sealed

Fail 27 Sep 2021 158,162 miles

Nearside Front Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength suspension turret (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded to the extent that control of the vehicle is likely to be adversely affected chassis rail. under bonnet (5.3.6 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 19 Aug 2020 157,833 miles

Offside Front Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive chassis top (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 2 Aug 2019 157,295 miles

Offside Front Upper Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material below chassis (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Fail 2 Aug 2019 157,295 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Upper Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material below chassis (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 22 Aug 2018 156,886 miles
Fail 18 Aug 2018 156,859 miles

Nearside Body panel damaged and likely to cause injury mirror casing (6.2.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 9 Aug 2017 156,697 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2016 156,559 miles
Fail 15 Jul 2016 156,529 miles

Centre Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported outer skin sharp edge (7.1.1)

Nearside Front Lower Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion near step chalked (6.1.C.1)

Offside Front Lower Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings step chalked (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Pass 11 Aug 2015 156,225 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2014 156,050 miles
Fail 12 Aug 2014 156,050 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 13 Aug 2013 155,897 miles

Oil leak

Fail 13 Aug 2013 155,897 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Oil leak

Pass 11 Aug 2012 155,630 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Oil leak

Fail 7 Aug 2012 155,630 miles

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Oil leak

Pass 8 Aug 2011 155,323 miles

Oil leak

both prop-shaft bearings has slight play in

Fail 8 Aug 2011 155,323 miles

Offside Outer Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Oil leak

both prop-shaft bearings has slight play in

Pass 6 Aug 2010 154,687 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Oil leak

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

cab floor corroded

front disc worn and pitted

offside rear outer tyre sidewall damaged

offside step corroded

Pass 6 Jul 2009 140,360 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2008 114,383 miles

floor corodeing close to hand brake mount

near side front rear wish bone bush starting to split from case

wipers poor

Pass 12 Jul 2007 85,852 miles

cab floor corroded

foam missing from drivers seat base

nearside mirror cover broken

Pass 18 Jul 2006 62,975 miles

handbrake warning light goes out with abs light

nearside wing mirror case broken

pedal rubbers wearing through

rivits holding box cart together wearing through

How Reliable is the Ford Transit?

Based on 16,371,688 MOT tests across 1,454,648 vehicles.

68.7%
Pass Rate
7,998
Miles/Year
37
Year Lifespan
1,454,648
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Registration plate lamp not working 551,926
Brake pipe excessively corroded 469,823
Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 469,369
Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 418,048
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 414,266
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FM03 FRZ is a 2003 Ford Transit in White with a 2,402cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

Across all 2003 Ford Transit models, the average MOT pass rate is 66.7% with a typical mileage of 108,242 miles. This vehicle is performing in line with others of the same year.

The most common reason a Ford Transit fails its MOT is registration plate lamp not working, accounting for 551,926 recorded failures. If you're considering buying FM03 FRZ, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Ford Transit typically stays on UK roads for around 37 years. At 23 years old, this Ford Transit is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was FM03 FRZ registered?

FM03 FRZ is a 2003 Ford Transit, first registered on 20 August 2003.

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The MOT history for FM03 FRZ shows 27 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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